Explore the Family Name Backes
The meaning of Backes
1. German (Rhineland): variant of Backhaus. 2. Dutch (Limburg): variant of Backus. 3. English: variant of Bax.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Backes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Backes has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Backes ranked 11,766 in popularity with 2,438 instances of the name. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 12,745 and the count slightly decreased to 2,421, indicating a drop of roughly 0.7%. This decrease also reflects in the proportion per 100k, which reduced from 0.9 to 0.82, equating to an 8.89% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,766 | #12,745 | -8.32% |
| Count | 2,438 | 2,421 | -0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 0.82 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Backes
When assessing the data based on ethnicity, also drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Backes. The majority of those carrying the surname identify as White, accounting for 97.87% in 2000 and 96.65% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 1.25%. Hispanic identification saw a significant increase from 0.86% to 1.94%, a change of 125.58%. In contrast, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were listed at 0.25% in 2000 but showed no representation in 2010. There was also a new addition in 2010, with Black representation at 0.45%. No changes were observed for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or with two or more races — the latter group saw a minor decrease from 0.66% to 0.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 96.65% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.94% | 125.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0.62% | -6.06% |
| Black | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |